Old Faithful Ranger Program Descriptions Sun Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Geyser Hill Walk (May 26 to September 2) 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM 8:30 AM Geyser Hill is at the heart of the world’s greatest concentration of geysers. Explore this special corner of the park and learn 5/26–9/1 5/27–9/2 5/28–8/27 5/29-8/28 5/30–8/29 5/31–8/30 6/1–8/31 about the relationship between Yellowstone’s volcanic history and hydrothermal features on this 1¼-mile walk. Meet outside on the geyser side of the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. 1½ hours. Mystic Falls Walk (June 9 to September 2) 9 AM 9 AM 9 AM 9 AM 9 AM 9 AM 9 AM Explore a special part of the Yellowstone Ecosystem while enjoying this 2½-mile walk through Biscuit Basin to Mystic Falls. 6/9–9/1 6/10–9/2 6/11– 8/27 6/12–8/28 6/13–8/29 6/14–8/30 6/15–8/31 Meet at the Firehole River Bridge adjacent to the Biscuit Basin parking lot, 2 miles north of Old Faithful. Moderately strenuous. 1½ hours. Junior Ranger Activity Site (June 2 to September 2) 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM 10:30 AM Learn about Yellowstone’s wonderful wildlife, geysers, history 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM and much more. These family programs are geared towards 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM 12:30 PM kids 5–12 years old. This is a great opportunity to complete the 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM ranger-led activity required to earn your Junior Ranger patch. 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:30 PM While it is not required, you can purchase a Junior Ranger booklet at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center Meet near the Old 6/2–9/1 6/3–9/2 6/4–8/27 6/5–8/28 6/6–8/29 6/7–8/30 6/8–8/31 Faithful yurts, east of the Visitor Education Center. ô Accessible. 30 minutes. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2) 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM 11 AM Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail, camping, or 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4 PM just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where 5/26–9/1 5/27–9/2 5/28–8/27 5/29–8/28 5/30–8/29 5/31–8/30 6/1–8/31 to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet outside on the geyser side of the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. ô Accessible. 20 minutes. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 10 to August 19) 12–3 PM Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans 6/10–8/19 allow. Meet at the Wildlife Olympics tent between the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center and Old Faithful Geyser. ô Accessible. Average time 30 minutes. Geysers Galore (May 26 to September 2) every 30 every 30 every 30 every 30 every 30 every 30 every 30 Take a quick peek at Yellowstone’s fascinating geysers and minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes visible geologic story. Meet on the boardwalk in front of Old 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– 12:15 PM– Faithful near the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. 3:45 PM 3:45 PM 3:45 PM 3:45 PM 3:45 PM 3:45 PM 3:45 PM ô Accessible. 10 minutes. 5/26–9/1 5/27–9/2 5/28–8/27 5/29–8/28 5/30–8/29 5/31–8/30 6/1–8/31 Geyser Discovery Stroll (June 16 to September 2) 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM The Upper Geyser Basin is home to the world's densest concentration of geysers. On this short walk, explore one of the 6/16–9/1 6/17–9/2 6/18–8/27 6/19–8/28 6/20–8/29 6/21–8/30 6/22–8/31 rarest geological features on earth through citizen science. Meet at Castle Geyser, ½ mile west of Old Faithful (15-minute walk from the Visitor Education Center). 1½ hours. Old Faithful Evening Program (June 2 to September 2) 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM Learn more about Yellowstone’s natural and cultural history in this presentation highlighting one of Yellowstone’s wonders. 6/2–9/1 6/3–9/2 6/4–8/27 6/5–8/28 6/6–8/29 6/7–8/30 6/8–8/31 Inquire locally on bulletin boards and at the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center for program descriptions. Meet in the theater of the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center. ô Accessible. 45 minutes. Memory Mapping and Drawing Workshop (July 31) 9 AM Join a local artist for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone. 7/31 Meet at the Old Faithful Art and Photography Center (Haynes Studio). ô Accessible. 2 hours. 2.